WGVE-FM

WGVE-FM is an FM high school radio station broadcasting on 88.7 MHz in Gary, Indiana. It is owned and operated by Gary Community School Corporation. The station airs local news, music, and limited NPR programming, as well as high school and college sporting events.

WGVE-FM
CityGary, Indiana
Broadcast areaNorthwest Indiana
Frequency88.7 MHz
Programming
FormatPublic radio
AffiliationsNational Public Radio (limited)
Ownership
OwnerGary Community School Corporation
History
First air dateJanuary 1954[1]
Former frequencies88.1 MHz (1954–63)
Call sign meaning"W Gary's Voice of Education"
Technical information
ClassA
ERP2,100 watts
HAAT28 meters (92 ft)
Links
WebsiteOfficial website

History

WGVE-FM signed on in January 1954, and originally broadcast at 88.1 MHz.[1][2] In 1963, its frequency was changed to 88.7 MHz.[2] Originally located at Lew Wallace High School, it moved to its current location in the Gary Area Career Center in 1969.[2]

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References
  1. 1971 Broadcasting Yearbook, Broadcasting, 1971. p. B-70. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  2. History Cards for WGVE-FM, fcc.gov. Retrieved May 23, 2020.


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